Woman in a White Dress
- Original dimensions
- 66.5 x 159 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1917
Scene depicted
Woman in a White Dress captures a female figure shrouded in mystery, her dress of brilliant white contrasting with a dark and melancholic background. Through this work, Munch evokes a sense of vulnerability and solitude, as if the protagonist is both present and distant, offering the viewer a poignant introspection. Each brushstroke is an invitation to dive into the emotional intimacy of this composition.
Historical context
Artwork: Woman in a White Dress |BRK| Artist: Edvard Munch |BRK| Year: 1917 |BRK| Museum: Munch Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 66.5 x 159 cm |BRK| Major Exhibitions: Edvard Munch and his Models: 1912-1943 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a significant turning point in Munch's career, symbolizing a pivotal phase where he refines his style. Alongside The Scream and The Madonna , Woman in a White Dress reveals a mastery of expressing deep feelings, illustrating the evolution of his pictorial approach towards the expression of anguish and beauty.
Anecdote
“It is essential to capture the soul, rather than the body.” Inspired by this mantra, Munch's sketches came to life in the gray morning light. Imagine him on a gentle spring morning, strolling along the streets of Oslo, when the vision of a woman in a white dress crossed his mind. This simple scene became the seed of this masterpiece .
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch and his Models: 1912-1943